Owls in South Carolina in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see owls in South Carolina. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 323 of the 1,956 sightings logged across the year (16.5%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Peak month for owls in South Carolina
16.5%
of yearly sightings
323
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
1,956
verified records a year
March 12.9%, April 16.5%, May 13.2%. Busiest month is April at 16.5%.
1,956 verified observations of owls in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
April
323 records (16.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 122 | 6.2% |
| February | 130 | 6.6% |
| Marchpeak | 252 | 12.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 323 | 16.5% |
| Maypeak | 259 | 13.2% |
| June | 216 | 11% |
| July | 130 | 6.6% |
| August | 113 | 5.8% |
| September | 104 | 5.3% |
| October | 117 | 6% |
| November | 95 | 4.9% |
| December | 95 | 4.9% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Barred Owl | 1,474 |
| Great Horned Owl | 288 |
| Eastern Screech-Owl | 135 |
| American Barn Owl | 18 |
| Burrowing Owl | 17 |
| Short-eared Owl | 5 |
| Northern Saw-whet Owl | 2 |
| Long-eared Owl | 1 |
In South Carolina, April carries 16.5% of the year's owls sightings, about 8.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (12.9%) into April, and it heads toward May (13.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The owls most often recorded in South Carolina are Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which owls you are most likely to see
- Barred Owl1,474 records
- Great Horned Owl288 records
- Eastern Screech-Owl135 records
- American Barn Owl18 records
- Burrowing Owl17 records
- Short-eared Owl5 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in South Carolina in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 323 of the 1,956 verified owls sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 16.5% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see owls in South Carolina?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
What month is best for owls in South Carolina?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 1,956 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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